Man Choked, Sexually Assaulted Teen on Bronx Street: NYPD

Police are looking for a man they say allegedly threw a 17-year-old girl to the ground and choked her before sexually assaulting her in the Bronx.

The NYPD says the suspect approached the girl from behind as she was walking near Jerome Avenue and East 183rd Street in University Heights at about 4:15 a.m. on Sept. 8. 

He allegedly threw her to the ground, choked her and sexually assaulted her before running away, police said.

Anyone with information is asked to contact Crime Stoppers at 800-577-TIPS.

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